Dontostemon perennis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perennis
ID:
654807
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.A.Mey.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 3: 121 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654139
Common Names
- Dontostemon perennis
- Perennial Dontostemon
- Perennial Dontostemon Plant
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- Hesperidopsis perennis Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Dontostemon perennis (also called Perennial Dontostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single stem with a basal rosette of leaves, and is topped with a single flower head. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dontostemon perennis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in dry, sunny areas. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dontostemon perennis is a white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Dontostemon perennis: This plant can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Dontostemon perennis
Dontostemon perennis can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
Dontostemon perennis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dontostemon perennis?
Dontostemon perennis
What is the common name of Dontostemon perennis?
Perennial Don'ts-Stem
What is the natural habitat of Dontostemon perennis?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Species in the Dontostemon genus
Dontostemon crassifolius, Dontostemon dentatus, Dontostemon elegans, Dontostemon glandulosus, Dontostemon hispidus, Dontostemon integrifolius, Dontostemon intermedius, Dontostemon micranthus, Dontostemon perennis, Dontostemon pinnatifidus, Dontostemon senilis, Dontostemon gubanovii, Dontostemon integrifolius,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2775379: Based on the initial data import
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.